whirl
whirl
(wɜːl
) verb
1 to spin, turn, or revolve or cause to spin, turn, or revolve
2 (intransitive) to turn around or away rapidly
3 (intransitive) to have a spinning sensation, as from dizziness, etc
4 to move or drive or be moved or driven at high speed
▷ noun
5 the act or an instance of whirling; swift rotation or a rapid whirling movement
6 a condition of confusion or giddiness ■ her accident left me in a whirl
7 a swift round, as of events, meetings, etc
8 a tumult; stir
9 informal a brief trip, dance, etc
10 See
give something a whirl
[C13: from Old Norse hvirfla to turn about; related to Old High German wirbil whirlwind]
> ˈwhirler
noun
> ˈwhirling adjective
> ˈwhirlingly adverb
